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This Small Town Is Like A Little Piece Of India Right Here In West Virginia

Most of West Virginia’s cities have some foreign influences, as many American cities do, but there is one place that is so unlike West Virginia, you may think you have stumbled into another country entirely.

New Vrindaban was founded by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, or Srila Prabhupada, as he is known to his followers.

His ultimate vision of seven temples on seven hills, just like in Vrindavan, India, is still under way, but Prabhupada passed away before he can see this vision fulfilled. The second of the seven temples is currently under construction.

In 1973, Prabhupada's followers decided to build a home for their worshipped leader.

What was originally going to be a fairly modest home turned into what is known today as the Palace of Gold. Apparently, no blueprints were drawn up and none of the devotees who built the palace were experienced carpenters. Yet, somehow, through much trial and error, the palace was completed. Followers of Prabhupada and his teachings believe that the miraculous structure was divinely guided by Krishna, the Indian name for God.

Today, New Vrindaban is a spiritual community through which the teaching of both Krishna and Prabhupada are strong.

People who wish to visit New Vrindaban can stay at the Palace Lodge, the temple, or the cabins around the lake. Combined, the three locations have 62 rooms where guests may stay, from single accommodations to full suites.

As you tour the beautiful town will come across stained glass, murals, temples and statues.